Colonial Blue 1677 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #82A3B7, estimated LRV 34 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baby Blue Eyes from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #82A3B7 · 1677
Colonial Blue
34%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Colonial Blue Technical Profile
HEX Code#82A3B7
RGB130, 163, 183
Estimated LRV34.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Baby Blue Eyes
Sherwin-Williams
#83A2B4
Close digital match
Summerhouse Blue
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#85A5B7
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Thunder Bay
Vista Paint
#7BA0B7
Close digital match
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#7F9DAF
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#87A1B1
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#7A9DB0
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Colors That Work With Colonial Blue
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Colonial Blue
#82A3B7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Colonial Blue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Colonial Blue Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Colonial Blue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Colonial Blue have?
Colonial Blue by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Colonial Blue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Colonial Blue are Baby Blue Eyes by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Summerhouse Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Thunder Bay by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Colonial Blue's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Colonial Blue?
Colonial Blue has a estimated lightness value of 34.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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